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2007 Peterbilt 387
6 recall campaigns and 0 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2007 Peterbilt 387; the recalls concern equipment, fuel system, other and power train.
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 4 investigations naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2006-2016 Peterbilt 587, 579, 567, 389, 388, 387, 385, 382, 379, 378, 367, 365 and 357 trucks manufactured July 25, 2005, to February 26, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Tire and Rim Certification Labels that list a tire pressure below the actual correct amount. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds)."
Consequence: If the tires are underinflated due to the incorrect inflation pressure listed on the label, the truck may not be able to carry the maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) load listed without experiencing tire failure which would increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Peterbilt will notify owners and mail them a corrected Tire and Rim certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 215-D.
Filed by PACCAR Incorporated (manufacturer campaign 215-D); components: equipment:other:labels; tires.
Defect, as filed: Paccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 kenworth t2000, t660, t700, t800, and w900, as well as model year 2009-2012 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, and 587 trucks equipped with paccar mx engines. The oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap in the paccar mx engine may become loose, possibly allowing the cap to come off and engine oil to partially discharge from the oil module onto exhaust components.
Consequence: The discharge of engine oil onto exhaust components which are hot, such as when the engine is under significant load, may cause a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will re-torque the oil module filter cap and install a secondary retention device on the secondary centrifugal spinner filter cap. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED (manufacturer campaign E026R).
Defect, as filed: Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles manufactured from february 2, 2006 through april 30, 2007. The bearing surfaces of the extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle may become prematurely worn due to breakdown of lubrication and/or excessive heat. Prematurely worn bearing surfaces may result in the u-joint becoming loose and/or binding. This condition may result in universal joint failure, allowing the inter-axle driveline to detach from the axle.
Consequence: Detachment of the driveline from the axle may cause the vehicle to lose power and become disabled in the roadway. Also, the driveline could drop from the vehicle into the roadway increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Paccar is working with its supplier to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.
Filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED (manufacturer campaign K-10KWL P-1201F).
Defect, as filed: Paccar is recalling 1098 kenworth my 2008 t800, w900, my 2008-2009 t2000 and peterbilt my 2007-2009 379 and 387 trucks equipped with c15 caterpillar diesel engines. The aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
Consequence: This may result in a fire hazard.
Remedy: Paccar is working with caterpillar and will inspect and remedy the engines free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986, kenworth at 425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4196.
Filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED (manufacturer campaign 09KW1 & 108A).
Defect, as filed: On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.
Consequence: If a fatigue failure occurs and is left unattended, the axle may lock up or the end of the axle could come off, which may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the axles free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED (manufacturer campaign 07KW4 & 107C).
Defect, as filed: On some peterbilt trucks, certain parts used in the air suspensions have a high copper content causing premature failure.
Consequence: Failure could cause erratic vehicle handling which can cause a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, when necessary, replace the defective parts. The recall began on january 17, 2007. Owners may contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED (manufacturer campaign 1206D).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE10029 | Preliminary evaluation | Driveshaft separates from tractor | power train:driveline:driveshaft | 2 Aug 2010 | 23 Dec 2010 | 10V634000 |
| EA09008 | Engineering analysis | Horton Fan Hub Failures | engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan | 29 May 2009 | 27 Aug 2010 | — |
| PE09013 | Preliminary evaluation | REAR BRAKE AIR CHAMBER MTG BRACKETS | service brakes, air | 27 Feb 2009 | 6 Jul 2009 | — |
| PE09002 | Preliminary evaluation | HORTON FAN HUB FAILURES | engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan | 5 Jan 2009 | 29 May 2009 | — |
Other Peterbilt 387 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 154 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 | 15,081 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 | 8,800 |
| 2001 | 2 | 2 | 2,456 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 | 3,312 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | 1,670 |
| 2004 | 3 | 1 | 31,286 |
| 2005 | 4 | 2 | 31,527 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 | 244,630 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 | 235,356 |
| 2008 | 14 | 4 | 720,503 |
| 2009 | 9 | 2 | 708,183 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 | 694,148 |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 | 684,835 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 | 678,409 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 673,745 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 673,745 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 673,745 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 673,745 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Peterbilt 387 model years · Peterbilt: 43 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2007 Peterbilt 387 have?
6 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 15V132000, was reported to NHTSA on 6 Mar 2015 and concerns equipment:other:labels. Across all model years the Peterbilt 387 line has 34 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2007 Peterbilt 387?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 4 actions naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2007 Peterbilt 387 complain about most?
No complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.